The UAZ Patriot Pickup, a pickup truck hailing from Russia, is capturing attention in the Vietnamese market with its attractive price point. While it may not boast top-tier features or powerful performance, the UAZ Patriot Pickup possesses unique characteristics, notably its “simple yet rugged” appearance. This article provides a detailed review of this UAZ pickup truck model.
UAZ Patriot Pickup Price in Vietnam
- UAZ Pickup Limited: 560,000,000 VNĐ
- UAZ Pickup Comfort: 515,000,000 VNĐ
- UAZ Pickup Standard: 495,000,000 VNĐ
This competitive pricing creates significant pressure on other pickup truck models such as the Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, Toyota Hilux, and numerous others in the market.
Front exterior view of the UAZ Patriot Pickup truck
Exterior: Simple Design, Distinctly Russian
The UAZ Patriot Pickup has overall dimensions of 5125 x 1915 x 1915 mm, featuring a compact, neutral, and simple design that still exudes a robust, distinctly Russian character. The V-shaped grille seamlessly integrates with the headlight cluster, equipped with halogen lamps and LED daytime running lights. The front bumper is raised and incorporated into the air intake, creating a rugged feel, alongside polygonal fog light housings. The side mirrors are power-folding and include LED turn signals. Wide side steps facilitate easy entry and exit. The taillights are pillar-shaped and quite small, with the brake light integrated into the top of the truck bed. A mast antenna is positioned on the front roof. The truck bed has a wide step, making loading and unloading cargo easier.
The vehicle is available in 6 exterior colors: Black, Brown, Silver, Gray, White, and Green, catering to a diverse range of customer needs and preferences.
Interior: Simple and Practical
Dashboard and front seats of the UAZ Patriot Pickup truck interior
With a wheelbase of 3000 mm, the interior space of the UAZ pickup truck is quite cramped compared to other models in its class. The interior design is simple, with a column-shaped dashboard that includes an external temperature sensor. The seats are upholstered in fabric with a basic design. It features a manual air conditioning system. A unique feature is the dashboard and auxiliary heating system for the rear seats, typically found only in high-end models. Power windows are convenient, with controls located on the driver’s side. The standard entertainment system includes a 7-inch touchscreen, Full HD movie/clip playback, integrated navigation, Radio, and USB/AUX ports. The sound quality is not particularly impressive due to only having 4 speakers. The vehicle has a pre-heater system that can be activated before passengers enter the vehicle, very suitable for cold climates.
Performance: Fuel Efficiency Not a Strong Point
Engine of the UAZ Patriot Pickup truck
The UAZ pickup truck offers two engine choices: a 2.7-liter gasoline engine (135 horsepower, 217 Nm of torque) and a 2.2-liter diesel engine (113 horsepower, 270 Nm of torque). The driving experience is not particularly impressive. Fuel consumption is a notable point: the gasoline version consumes about 12 liters, and the diesel version about 10 liters per 100km in mixed conditions, higher than competitors in the segment.
The vehicle uses a full-time 4-wheel drive system, offering good off-road capability. The front suspension is coil spring type, and the rear is leaf spring type, with an integrated stabilizer bar. The 5-speed manual transmission is a significant limitation. The ground clearance is 210 mm, and the water wading depth is 500 mm (lower than the common 800mm standard for pickup trucks). Two tire options are available: 225/75 R16 and 235/70 R16.
Safety: Basic Features
The vehicle is equipped with front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), and a differential lock. It has a rearview camera for parking assistance and ISOFIX anchors for child seats.
Conclusion
The UAZ Patriot Pickup is a noteworthy option in the budget-friendly pickup truck segment. It boasts a simple design and good off-road capability, suitable for those seeking a practical and durable vehicle. However, it has some limitations in terms of performance, fuel efficiency, and safety features. Buyers should carefully consider these factors before making a decision.
